Bowstring release device

A bowstring release mechanism comprising:

• a housing;
• a first jaw pivotally connected to the housing, the first jaw having:
• a first lateral face;
• and
• a laterally extending first groove formed in the first lateral face and extending thereacross;
• a second jaw pivotally connected to the housing, the second jaw having:
• a second lateral face;
• and
• a laterally extending second groove formed in the second lateral face and extending thereacross;
• the first and second jaws being movable with respect to each other between closed and open positions for respectively retaining and releasing a bowstring;
• and
• a cylindrically-shaped bearing located in the first and second grooves to thereby laterally restrain movement of the first and second jaws while permitting pivotal movement thereof;
• and further comprising a trigger section operably associated with the housing and at least one of the first and second jaws for moving the jaws between the closed and open positions;
• and further comprising an adjustment portion operatively associated with one of the jaws for adjusting a gap between the first and second jaws;
• wherein the adjustment portion comprises:
• a bifurcated body formed in the trigger section, the bifurcated body including a first leg and a second leg separated by a slot that extends into the body, the first leg being pivotally connected to the one jaw;
• and an adjustment member adapted for movement toward and away from the slot to thereby vary a width of the slot and cause movement of the one jaw to thereby vary the gap between the first and second jaws.